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Reducing healthcare disparities among minority communities by contributing to the global scholarly discourse.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Ronnie Ursin

DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE

It is with great honor and humility I step into the role of President of our esteemed nursing organization. I am filled with excitement and a deep sense of responsibility toward advancing our profession and supporting each and every member as we embark on this new chapter, together. 

I have witnessed, firsthand, the dedication, compassion, and expertise which define our nursing community throughout my career. Effective leadership, to me, stands on pillars of transparency, inclusivity, and accountability. I am committed to amplifying our collective voice, advocating tirelessly for our interests, and promoting excellence in nursing faculty education, practice, and leadership. Pillars of VISION 2030 including Leadership, Engagement, Growth, and Sustainability, will direct us for years to come.

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ABNF Awards

presented at the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting & Conference

Sallie Tucker Allen Graduate Student Scholarship

Juleen Clarke-Campbell

Juleen Clarke-Campbell received the Sallie Tucker Allen Graduate Student Award. She is a student in the BSN to DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. She has a 3.9 GPA. Ms. Clarke-Campbell is a licensed clinical social worker who completed her BSN as a post baccalaureate program student.

New Publisher Award

Jolly Joseph

Jolly Joseph received the New Publisher Award. Ms. Joseph is a Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a PhD student at Texas Women’s University.

ABNF Excellence in Academic Leadership Award

Dr. Beth King

Dr. Beth King received the Excellence in Academic Leadership Award. Dr. King is a tenured professor at Florida Atlantic University. She directs the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program.

Excellence in Mentoring Award

Dr. Kelli Beecher

Dr. Kelli Beecher received the ABNF Excellence in Mentoring Award. Dr. Beecher is an ABNF member and Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Nursing and chair of Mentorship for the Black Nurse Network of the greater Cincinnati area.

Excellence in Mentoring Award

Dr. Karen Alexander

Dr. Karen Alexander received the ABNF Excellence in Mentoring Award. Dr. Alexander is Director of Nursing at The University of Houston at the Clear Lake Campus.

The Johnella Banks Member Achievement Award

Dr. Cynthera McNeill

Dr. Cynthera McNeill received the Johnella Banks Member Achievement Award. Dr. McNeill is an Associate Professor and Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Specialty Coordinator at Wayne State University.

ABNF Honorary Membership  

Dr. Margaret Beard

Dr. Margaret Beard received the ABNF Honorary Membership Award. Dr. Beard is professor emeritus at Texas Woman’s University and former editor of the Journal of Test Construction and Theory.

The Living Legend Award

Dr. Audwin Fletcher

Dr. Audwin Fletcher received the Living Legend Award. Dr. Fletcher is a tenured professor and Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs and Postgraduate Certificates at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Jackson, Mississippi.

The Association of Black Nursing Faculty, Inc. is proud to showcase its members who are on the move! Our members are dedicated nurses and faculty members who strive for excellence in their fields. From making advancements in nursing research to training the next generation of nurses globally, our members are trailblazers leading the way. We’re honored to work with such passionate and energetic individuals who are changing the face of nursing. Join us as we celebrate our incredible members and all they do for our profession! Congratulations to the movers and shakers within ABNF!

Dr. Audwin Fletcher Receives Living Legend Award from ABNF

Dr. Audwin B. Fletcher, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, ELAN-F, FAAN, professor of nursing, assistant dean for graduate and post-graduate programs in the UMMC School of Nursing, has accepted the Living Legend Award from the Association of Black Nursing Faculty. Fletcher, who is also director of the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner track, received the honor at […]

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Dr. Valeria Ramdin Champions Global Health and Mentorship

Valeria A. Ramdin, PhD, MS, APRN-BC, CNE, FPCC, is the Director of Global Health Affairs-Nursing and Clinical Professor at Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Her four-decade career spans a national and an international context for both training and practice. Dr. Ramdin’s journey includes foundational nursing education in Barbados as a registered nurse, advanced degrees; Bachelor of […]

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Dr. Tracie Augusta Advances Nursing and Health Advocacy

Tracie L. Augusta, PhD, DNP, ACNP/FNP/ACNS, MSN-ed, RN, is an assistant professor at the Loewenberg College of Nursing, University of Memphis, Tennessee. She began her nursing career with an associate degree from Shelby State Community College (1995) and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Tennessee State University (1997). Excelling in critical care, she […]

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Dr. Tara Walker Leads with Equity and Mentorship

Tara Walker, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, ELAN-F, FAANP, was recently inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for her advocacy for nursing mentorship and Black maternal disparities. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and is board-certified as an acute care nurse practitioner. Dr. Walker currently serves as Assistant Professor, Clinical for […]

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